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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which considers issues having to do with open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. The latest gains in learning technology are enabling learners in all parts of the world to participate in classes online. MOOC classes are typically free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that online education institutions are struggling with in 2015 because e-learning technology is developing so quickly. How can institutions assure that the quality of these massively open online courses is passable? How can learners guarantee that educators are properly credentialed to teach online classes? What different business models are being used by institutions like Stanford University to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and innovative assessment strategies are optimal? How can institutions deal with poor motivation and high student dropout rates?

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